Senior Pets

Caring for Senior Dogs and Cats

Senior pets can be just as joyful and loveable as their younger counterparts, but they do have special needs. As your pet reaches its golden years it is important to understand the changes in their health and behavior so that you can help them live their lives to the fullest. Petside delivers expert information and insight about senior dogs and senior cats including articles and videos exploring common senior pet health conditions, adopting an older pet, and end-of-life care.

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Pet Euthanasia Decision

The hardest decision you make about your pet will also likely be the last one. Most dogs and cats need to be euthanized, says Dr. Jules Benson, Vice...

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Pet Adoption

Senior Pet Adoption

Our family dog, Kelly, was 17-years-old when we finally had to put her down. I was in high school at the time and I remember thinking, “Wow. These...

Holiday Gifts for Senior Dogs

Photos & Videos

Holiday Gift Guide: Senior Pets

As dogs age, we want them to continue living the best life they can. If your dog liked going on long walks or playing in the snow as a youngster, you...

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Health & Home

Happy and Healthy: Care to Increase a Pet's Life Span

We love our pets and can’t imagine life without them, but the sad truth is that many of us don’t take as good care of them as we should. Our kids are...

Senior Pet FAQ

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Indoor Dog Exercises

Winter weather can keep you and your dog from taking your daily jog or engaging in other outdoor…

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Pet Loss: Recovery and Grief

Grieving and recovery from the loss of a pet applies to the entire family: adults, children and…

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Terminal Illness and Your Pet

Pt. 1: Diagnosis and Care Learning that your pet has been diagnosed with a terminal illness can be…

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Considering Euthanasia

The decision to euthanize a pet is a personal one. Petside can guide you though the considerations…

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Coping with Hearing Loss

When you stop and consider how similar animals are to humans, their capacity for love, their…

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Euthanasia: Saying Goodbye

Living with a pet can be wonderful - except for the fact that generally we live longer than our…

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Caring for Your Aging Cat

Did you know that most veterinarians consider older cats to be senior citizens at seven- or eight-…

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The Golden Years

The day Machon Thomas's beloved rat terrier Tipsy defecated on her living room floor is one she…

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Caring for Deaf and Blind Pets

Q: I have a miniature Dachshund she is blind and deaf. Do you have any tips on caring for her? A:…

Training & Behavior

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In the Swim: Dog Water Safety

There's nothing like a refreshing swim to help your dog cool off in the summer. But believe it or…

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Symptoms of Dogs Having Stroke

Q: What are some common stroke symptoms in dogs? A: While strokes can occur in dogs and cats it is…

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Adopting an Older Dog

Thinking about adopting a dog? Why not consider opening your heart to an older dog. Since puppies…

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Senior Pet Owner Faces Evictio

Coco, a diminutive 13 year-old toy Poodle weighing in at about 6 pounds and her owner, Mary Pasko,…